Manufacturer's Description for Scarbee Imperial Drums XL Virtual Instrument
Scarbee Imperial Drums (SID) XL builds on the roots of the first Imperial Drums release, adding a wealth of amazing new features and a new 'virtual home' in the form of Steinberg's cutting edge HALion Player virtual sampler. Scarbee's approach to drum sampling is to get as much detail as possible from a selection of drums, making it possible to create authentic sounding grooves, or any other kind of sound, thanks to the direct-to-disk concept, where the drums are recorded dry without any coloration other than what is naturally imparted by the room, mics and preamps.
Features
51 different drums from renowned manufacturers; 3 bass drums, 7 Snare Drums, 3 sets of Toms, 3 Hi Hats, 4 Ride Cymbals, a full set of Cymbals (2 Chinas, 3 Splashes, 4 Crashes) and some cool additions.
13 different stick types; 3 beater types for bass drums.
Multitrack to Multiple outputs version of each drum.
Stereo mixdown versions of each drum in different fashions.
Extremely long samples recorded in 88.2 KHz / 24 Bit resolution, released at 44.1 KHz / 24 Bit.
Tons of Midi groove files already included and customized for SID-XL
ModWheel, KeySwitch and Midi CC technique switch and positional control.
GM compatible mapping version of every drum.
Roland V-Drums support.
Disk Streaming Sample-Based Virtual Instrument included (Steinberg HALion Player 3.2).
Stand Alone, Rewire, VST, DXi and Audio Units supported.
256 Voices per instance, 16-way multi-timbral, 2 stereo outputs, 12 mono outputs.
Sample/accurate timing and automation thanks to perfect VST integration.
Total recall: all samples are saved with your song, including their respective settings.
Programs can be deeply edited and saved by owners of the full fledged Steinberg HALion 3.2 (or better) sampler.
Minimum Memory requirements as low as 512 MB for the stereo kits (1 GB for multi channel kits). For Example: one Multi channel Kit with Large drums requires just 180 MB of RAM in our tests with 0.20 secs preload (subject to disk drive performance).
Steinberg RAM SAVE technology allows for big savings in terms of RAM once the drum part has been laid down.
More Features
* Disk Streaming Sample-Based Virtual Instrument included (Steinberg HALion Player)
* Stand Alone, Rewire, VST, DXi and Audio Units supported
All of the original SID "classic" content + * more than 25 new drums (including 5 new snares)
* All new Ludwig Vistalite drumkit (John Bonham) and Remo Rototom set
Multitrack to Multiple outputs version of each drum
* Stereo mixdown versions of each drum in many different fashions
12 different stick types; 3 beater types for bass drums
Endless kits combinations possible
* Lots of Midi groove files already included and customized for SID-XL
ModWheel, KeySwitch and Midi CC technique switch and positional control
* GM/Roland V-Drums compatible mapping version of every drum
Scarbee Sound Quality
Same production team and environment as the original SID: Elio Rivagli on drums, Simone Coen producing, editing and recording and re-recording, Maurizio Macchioni engineering
11 DVDs (47 GB)
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
Facts
Based on Steinberg HALion 3.1 technology featuring HALion Player engine working on both PC Windows XP (DXi, VSTi, Stand Alone, Rewire) and Mac OS X (VSTi, Audio Units, Stand Alone, Rewire)
License can be easily transferred to any other Syncrosoft/Steinberg USB key the user might already have
Programs can be deeply edited and saved by owners of the full fledged Steinberg HALion 3.2 sampler
Easy upgrade of programs and fixing of eventual "broken" samples
Minimum Memory requirements as low as 512 MB for the stereo kits (1 GB for multi channel kits). For Example: one Multi channel Kit with Large drums eats just 180 MB in our tests with 0.20 secs preload (subject to disk drive performance)
Custom Output names shown in Steinberg Cubase SX 3.0 and Nuendo 3.0 and above
Steinberg RAM SAVE technology allows for big savings in terms of RAM once the drum part has been laid down
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
Ease of Use
* Easy to use Q-Controls make up for easy access to crucial SID-XL parameters like each drum's mic volumes (it is now easy to, for example, lower the AMBience mic volume only in the bass drum) and fine/coarse tuning
Single Midi Channel functionality adds for an easier programming and learning curve
Stereo processed versions of the drums: more complete and wider user experience - best of both worlds
Stereo versions are presented in 'natural sounding', 'heavily-processed' and 'remix-oriented' fashions: lots of styles covered
Stereo versions of the drums can be easily exchanged with the multi-miced ones at mixdown time if required
Stereo versions require minimum RAM and Disk Streaming Performance
Any production approach can be exploited by this single product: song writers, pre production, film music writers, music for commercial writers and all the 'pros in a hurry' will make use of the stereo processed versions, while all other uses, including production, mixing and all other 'pro' needs will be satisfied by the multi-miced drums
Every drum is now presented also in a GM compatible / Roland V-Drums mapping version
Preview bank: allows for a fast & easy comparison and choice of the different drums in SID-XL
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
Professional Drums tracks made easy
Full set of Midi files providing Midi grooves optimized for SID-XL: played live on a Midi drum kit by drummer Elio Rivagli and optimized by producer Simone Coen
Newly revised manual with step-by-step tutorials on making the best out of SID-XL (also Quicktime movies): using, programming and mixing. Hints on drum programming
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
Top Sound Quality
Scarbee means industry wide renowned top sound quality
Recordings made at 88.2 KHz and 24 Bit: crisper highs and deeper lows
Product Release is at 44.1 KHz / 24 Bit industry standard
88.2 to 44.1 KHz is the cleanest sounding sample rate conversion possible (discrete-rate-based conversion: 1/2)
Dry room sound allows for an easier customization and mixing of the drums: you can really fit it to the song needs
New sounds sampled in the same room the original SID was recorded in by the same production team (producers, engineer and drummer)
Multimic version is totally dry, direct from microphone to preamp and converters; no processing applied to the samples
Some SID-XL new drums feature multiple mic choices
Stereo processed versions engineered by first call sound engineers and by Simone Coen, produced by Simone Coen
Extremely low noise: playing groups of hits there is not any perceived added noise
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
What's inside the package
All of the original SID content in a new reworked and optimized version
Factory Kits are now built from the L (Large) drums, striking the perfect balance between quality, speed of loading and RAM usage; users can easily exchange any drum with a lighter (Medium) or deeper (X-Large or XXLarge) version at any time during production
Mod Wheel control of Hi Hat opening (up to 14 steps) and Ride Cymbal (up to 5 steps) playing positions
Simultaneous Key Switch and Midi CC (#74) control of Snare playing positions: user can choose which one to use even in the same session without having to reload programs; helpful with any kind of controller Keyboard
Multiple drumsticks: Vic Firth wooden drumsticks, Vic Firth brushes, HotRods, Blasticks, Webs, Vic Firth mallets, * Vic Firth Rute 303 brushes, * Vic Firth Rock Rake, * Vic Firth Jazz Brush, * Vic Firth Blades, Hands, Hands Mute and Fingers
Wood *, Plastic and Felt bass drum beaters
A full set of Remo Rototoms
The Ludwig Vistalite "plastic orange" drumkit widely used in the '70s by the infamous John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) and others
New output scheme allows for separate outputs from each single Tom drum
Real Drum Names makes for an easier categorization, memorization and recall by users
Multiple micings versions on some of the new content: 4 different mics on Bass Drums (choice of 2 at a time), 2 on Snare Over (top), 2 on Hi Hat, 2 sets of Overheads mics, 2 sets of Ambience mics; they all fit with the others perfectly
Snare Drums: left and right arm samples, keyswitch and Midi CC control of playing style (standard-center of the snare, reverse stick, rim hit), dedicated keys to real flam hits, ghost hits, snare presses and others
Hi Hats: left and right arm samples, dedicated keys to different pedal fx, mod wheel control of cymbal opening
Toms: left and right arm samples and/or dedicated keys to real flam hits
Massive number of samples for each hit: the XXL drums feature up to 80 velocity switches for each technique/hand - No need for the 'mechanical' Round Robin: it is almost impossible to hit the same sample twice
Impressive dynamic range: any style can be covered, from subtle and intimate to headbanging
GM/Roland V-Drums mapping makes use of automatic Round Robin feature to overcome GM mapping limitations and help expression with drum pads
The biggest MultiMic drums come in up to 4 different flavours: memory needs can be halved or doubled easily switching from L (standard) to M, and from L to XL and XXL versions.
* The star mark indicates a new feature when compared to SID "Classic"
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System Requirements
Mac
Power Mac G4 867 MHz
1 GB RAM, 48 GB HD space
OS X Version 10.4 (Tiger) or higher
CoreAudio compatible audio hardware
For using HALion as plug-in, a VST2 or AU compatible Host is required
For using HALion Player as a Rewire Client a Rewire compatible Host is required
Steinberg Key Required (NOT included)
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Mac Recommended
Power Mac G4 Dual 1.25 GHz or faster
1.5 GB RAM or more
Display Resolution 1152 x 864 pixels, dual monitor setup
Windows
Pentium / Athlon 800 MHz
1 GB RAM, 48 GB HD space
Windows XP Home and XP Professional
Windows MME compatible audio hardware
ASIO compatible sound card recommended
For using HALion as plug-in, a VST2 or DXi2 compatible Host is required
For using HALion Player as a Rewire Client a Rewire compatible Host is required
Steinberg Key Required (NOT included)
Display Resolution 1024 x 768 pixels
Windows Recommended
Pentium / Athlon 1.4 GHz or faster
1.5 GB RAM or more
Display Resolution 1152 x 864 pixels, dual monitor setup
